St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-12

harmonious and beautiful nature; the
pose OF the vdOg's head is striking, and
the graceful manner the lady holds her
riding whip adds largely to the total
effect. Beneath this Is a photograph
handsomely framed of his 7"Sappho,"
his greatest example, and for which he
was made a cheyalier of the crown OF
Italy, p
"The Poetical Muse" No. Cos, the
beautiful conception of V. Tojetti, was
done in one of his most delicate In
SEPARATIONS. The lovely head seems to
rise above the gauzy drapery carelessly
cast around the beautiful bust instinct
with life; the head thrown carelessly
aside seems to move; the open lips
showing the pearly teeth seem as If
creating rapturOus kiss, and the eyes
have a dreamy, soft expression that
only a Tojetti could reproduce on can
vas. This great Italian master has had
honors showered upon him all through
Europe, but especially his native land
has done him honor. Other examples
of his delicate brush are No. So,
"Mamma's JeweP'-a baby boy almost
nude. This is an especial favOrite with
the ladies. No. 567, Head of Spanish
girl, and No. 500, ''Cupid's Aim" a
most beautiful study. Tojetti was
hOnored by being a pupil of such
masters as Jerome and BOnguereaa,
and nObly does does he show where he
has acquired his technique. Picture
No. $50, wedding Ceremony, De GrOssf.
is remarkable as an exact representa-
ton of the costumes and manners of the
Sixteenth century. The Venetian church
takes up the background; the canal,
the cavalier gallant is gaily assisting
lady, the central figure, into the boat,
and behind come trOOping the wedding
procession, the whole being a lively
representation of pretty Italian scene.
A remarkable lot Of interest centerS
around the work of Oreste Da Molin,
which is entitled the "AntiQuarian,'
and is No. 5S7 On the catalogue. Da
Molln was the master of FavrettO, the
famous Venetian artist, and charming
personality is entwined around this
picture. 1t represents the interior of
bric-a-brac shop, common enough In all
and two young female forms; the one
in the blue dress was the fiancee OF
FavrettO; the old man is the father and
the terra Gotta bust that stands npon
the Old-faShiOned mantel is OreSte Da
Molin himself. There is wreath of
cOlOring in the accessories to this picture
that is at once the admiration
and wonder of all the artists
in town. Another gem of this
collection is the ''Trovatore's Love
Song" by Prof. E. Finelli. 1t is remark
able for the fact that is the largest water
color painting ever executed. 1t shows
the most minute and wonderful eXecu-
ton, and is the result of one years con-
tinuous labor in one of the Borghese
palaces at Rome. The costumes are eX-
act, being studies from the museums of
Italy, and the figure of the man is
thing of glory to all artistic souls. The
pose of his head, the veins in his neck,
the massive muscles that seem to rise
beneath the tight fitting hose he is az
rayed in, the tender expression ON the
noble female faces, the tracery so deli
cate in the wainScOting round the noble
hall, the rug with all its flowers worked
in to such perfection and with such
care all go to commend this as a grand
work of the water cOlOriSt, Finelli.
The examples of that great master of
landscape, COrOt, now deceased, dare
not be overlooked. Criticism stands
dumb before his canvas. He is too
great, too true to nature, his affinity to
the beauty of earth and sea and sky is
too close for one to do ought but render
him praise. A beautiful example of his
work is, No. $50, a twilight scene in the
country, which is sweetly realistic
tender piece of artistic work. In a few
days the remainder of this fine collec-I
ton will be discussed. for it is elegant
in every example and worthy of all the
notice and praise the press can give it,
and it will be lasting shame if these
pictures are allowed to leave the city.
So cheap the price and so valuable the
work they should at once receive all the
attention that is due them from the
wealthy and artistic patrons of the city
and state.